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According to the law ministry statistics, the Union government is a party to 46 per cent of cases pending in courts and is hence one of the biggest litigants, a tag it wants to shed. Over 3.14 crore cases are pending in courts across India. (Representational image)

Adivasis demand self-rule, other rights promised by Constitution

Most tribal villages and settlements have no access to schools and medical care.

18 Jun 2018 5:38 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the Centenary Celebrations of Patna University, in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Govt's lateral' hiring: Great idea, bad timing

What the zenana was to the Great Mughals, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is to our political leaders at the...

18 Jun 2018 4:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he speaks during a plenary session on the occasion of World Environment Day in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)

UN report on Kashmir is a challenge to Delhi

While the report attempts to appear balanced, criticising Pak actions in the parts of Kashmir that it occupies, the real...

18 Jun 2018 4:44 AM IST

Donald Trump on Friday recited the lyrics of a song seen as anti-immigration called The Snake to drive home his point about restricting immigration. (Photo: File)

A hawk-eyed Opposition is a must for free and fair polls

In both Egypt and Algeria, the Islamists were proved right in their denunciation of electoral politics.

18 Jun 2018 12:29 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Emigrating is getting tougher

The UK is ready to forego economic benefits for its own university system, but welcomes professionals in the health and...

18 Jun 2018 12:15 AM IST

Crisis of governance in Delhi seems to escalate

This unfolded as the AAP staged a loud protest march in Delhi to condemn the Centre's attitude.

18 Jun 2018 12:07 AM IST

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A procession has a right on road, not assembly

The state and the local authority have a virtual monopoly of every open space at which an outdoor meeting can be held.

17 Jun 2018 6:48 AM IST

We will form govt for the fourth time in Madhya Pradesh'

Prabhat Jha predicts doom for the Congress which is fighting a do-or-die battle this time.

17 Jun 2018 6:47 AM IST

Janata Dal Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Dilli Ka Babu: Babu upheaval in Karnataka

According to sources, several officers, who were neglected during the Congress regime and have JD(S) leanings, are set...

17 Jun 2018 12:14 AM IST

More alleged victims are coming forward over sex abuse in football. (Photo: AFP)

Why India lacks a football culture

India is ranked 97th in the world and is not playing in the World Cup.

17 Jun 2018 12:13 AM IST

Former President Pranab Mukherjee at Congress President Rahul Gandhis Iftar party in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Of political rivalry, within and outside party

The Rahul Gandhi-hosted iftar, on the other hand, bore his imprint and reflected the generational change in the...

17 Jun 2018 12:12 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: AFP)

Is there no space for mercy?

The President of India has now rejected the Tamil Nadu government's request to release the seven prisoners.

17 Jun 2018 12:12 AM IST